I read The Hobbit when I was seven, and immediately followed it with Lord of the Rings, thanks to my aunt, who was a devoted Tolkien fan. I'm on my third copy of LotR (the first two having dropped to bits through use).

Favorite Tolkien character:

Aragorn. This lonely Ranger form the north, who bore his destiny with dignity, courage and intelligence. A wonderful character that resonated with me instantly. I loved him most as Strider, though.